A multi-million pound flagship centre for children with disabilities is to be built on Tyneside.

The full day care facility for 120 youngsters, aged up to five, including those with profound disabilities, will be built in Gateshead.

The Council's cabinet has approved the development at the Tynegate site, near the town centre.

It is estimated the project will cost £2.8m, with £1.3m coming from Sure Start. A council report said: "The centre will significantly enhance an area in need of regeneration and complement the town centre development."